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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.95, 652.25 and 252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.95, 652.25 and 252.47 is: 378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.95 : 652.25 = 252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.95/652.25 = 252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.95x = 652.25 × 252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.95x = 164,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,672.56/434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.60

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